Firmware update notifications will appear on the TV if the Software Update menu setting option has been set from Software Update. Otherwise, to check whether an update is available for the TV, follow these directions.

Warning:

Do not turn the TV off during the software update download.

1.

Press the Smart button on the remote control and select Settings > SUPPORT > Software Update, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

2.

The current version of software appears on the menu. To inquire if a new version of software is available, select Check Update Version, then press WHEEL or ENTER. If Automatic update mode is set, a new version of software is automatically downloaded without prompting. To prevent the TV searching for updates turn Software Update to Off.

3.

Check Update Version returns a message showing either a new version is available or no update version was found. To download the new software update, select Update then press WHEEL or ENTER.

Warning:

Do not turn the TV off during the software update download.

4.

During the download process the status bar shows percent complete. When the software has been successfully downloaded and updated on the TV, a confirmation message appears.

5.

After the confirmation message appears indicating the software has been successfully downloaded, power the TV off, then back on to install the update.

Some software updates contain two distinct releases: one to support the main TV functions, and the other for Premium Applications. Any new updates for Premium Applications occur after the main update has been completely installed. If for any reason the Premium Application update fails, the download can be manually initiated following these steps.

Press the Smart button on the remote control and select the Premium application panel and press WHEEL or ENTER.

Highlight the OPTIONbutton and select Initialization of Premium, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

When a new version is available, allow the TV to automatically reboot and download the Premium Application update.

Some software updates require the download of large files which may take longer to complete. The status bar indicates the percent completion rate. If the download seems to be taking too long without any update to the status indicator, then the download may have failed. Proceed with the following steps to re-initiate the software update process.

If after a Software Update one or more of the Premium Applications are unavailable, then follow the appropriate steps below.

If all Premium Applications fail with a spinning circle and an on screen warning message "New Software Detected, Updating Software”, then follow steps 1 through 6.

1.

Press the Smart button on the remote control and selectthe Premium application panel and press WHEEL or ENTER.

2.

Highlight the OPTION button and select Initialization of Premium, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

3.

Allow the TV to automatically reboot and download the Premium Application update. Once the download process has completed, the TV will turn off and automatically restart. Wait for the premium screen to update, then attempt to access a premium application. If the download process fails or the premium applications are not responding, the TV will have to be reinitialized.

4.

Press the Smart button on the remote control and selectOPTION > Initial Setting, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

5.

Select Yes to initialize the TV.

Note:

When the TV is reinitialized, all user and channel settings are reset.

6.

If the TV continues to fail either downloading new software updates or accessing premium applications, then the TV may require service.

If a single Premium Application fails when attempting to access that Premium Application, then follow the steps below.

1.

Press the Smart button on the remote control and selectthe Premium application panel, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

2.

Highlight the OPTION button and select the Application to deactivate, then press WHEEL or ENTER.

3.

Once deactivated, simply select that Application from the Premium application panel to reactivate it. If the Application continues to fail, then please Contact Us.